Srinagar, Jan 06 (KNS): A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub Inspector died on Wednesday after he came under a collapsed shed at former legislator's house in Hazratbal area of Srinagar.

The deceased CRPF Sub Inspector identified as H C Murmu of 115 battalion was injured after a shed collapsed due to snowfall at former Hazratbal legislator Syed M Akhoon's residence.

Officials said that the CRPF officer was immediately moved to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Hazratbal where doctors referred him to SK Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in a critical condition.

However the officer was declared brought dead on arrival to SKIMS Soura

CRPF spokesman, Pankaj Singh also confirmed officer's death and said he was injured when a rooftop fell on him at former legislator's residence following which he has succumbed to his injuries. (KNS)